Director of IT Systems

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Charleston, SC (In Office)

Ready to own the entire technology vision for a growing company? This is a rare Director of IT opportunity where you will run the day-to-day infrastructure and lead the charge into cloud platforms and AI-driven capabilities. If you are a strategic thinker who still loves to roll up your sleeves, this role was built for you.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established, growing commercial construction firm headquartered in Charleston, SC. They have built a reputation for quality work, strong client relationships, and a collaborative culture where teammates genuinely enjoy working together. Technology is central to their next phase of growth, and this role will lead that evolution.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Work for a stable, rapidly growing organization where you can grow personally and professionally.
• Own the full technology vision, from daily infrastructure to a forward-looking digital and AI roadmap.
• Do meaningful work with a real impact on teammates, clients, and the business every single day.
• Collaborate with bright, motivated people who genuinely enjoy working together and building something great.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide vision and leadership for all aspects of the company's information technology and systems, balancing long-term strategy with hands-on execution in a lean, fast-growing environment.
• Ensure continuous delivery, reliability, performance, and security of IT services and systems.
• Develop and execute a forward-looking digital and IT roadmap, identifying and responsibly adopting automation and AI-enabled tools that improve productivity, workflows, and decision-making.
• Own enterprise security and risk management, including identity and access (MFA, access reviews), endpoint standards, patching, vulnerability management, and security awareness.
• Ensure resiliency through backup strategy, disaster recovery planning and testing, and documented incident response procedures.
• Establish practical data governance and collaboration standards, including SharePoint and Teams lifecycle, permissions, and retention practices.
• Identify, pilot, and operationalize AI use cases with clear guardrails and measurable value, such as knowledge management, workflow automation, reporting, and predictive insights.
• Own IT budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, and renewals; negotiate vendor contracts and licensing to optimize cost and reduce risk.
• Approve, prioritize, and manage IT projects and the overall technology portfolio, partnering with leadership to define business and system requirements.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships at all levels of the organization, from company leadership to teammates in the field, as well as with external vendors and partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team, including recruitment, performance management, and retention, while fostering a collaborative, service-oriented culture.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8 to 10+ years of progressively responsible IT experience, including leadership roles.
• Proven ability to balance IT strategy with hands-on execution.
• Strong experience with enterprise IT infrastructure, networks, and cloud-based systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft environments, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint (design, migration, governance), Teams, and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and security controls.
• Solid understanding of project management principles and end-to-end system delivery.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language.
• High integrity, accountability, follow-through, and a strong service orientation with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work in the office with periodic job site visits; a valid driver's license and your own transportation are required.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience in construction, AEC, or another field-based industry.
• Familiarity with construction technology platforms and field collaboration tools.
• Microsoft, security, or cloud certifications (such as Azure, CISSP, or similar).

ABOUT CATCH TALENT

Catch Talent is a high-touch recruiting agency that delivers end-to-end talent acquisition solutions to growing technology, digital media, and professional services companies. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, Catch brings decades of technical recruiting expertise to local and national clients and offers a full range of flexible solutions, including direct placement hiring, recruitment process outsourcing, contract and contract-to-hire models. Learn more at catchtalent.com.

Catch Talent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.